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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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